How to pixelate or censor part of an image
Pixelation hides sensitive detail with a mosaic effect. Here's how — and when to use a solid box instead.
Steps
- Open the pixelate tool and drop your image.
- Increase the block size until the detail is unreadable.
- Export the pixelated image.
Pixelation vs true redaction
A large block size makes text and faces unreadable for everyday sharing. But for genuinely sensitive data, draw a solid box over it instead — heavy pixelation can sometimes be partially reversed.
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How to pixelate or censor part of an image — FAQ
Pixelate it with a large block size, or for maximum safety cover it with a solid shape. Both keep the photo shareable.